Project Summary
Client
Little Qualicum Holdings Ltd.
Services
Geotechnical Engineering
Market
Transportation, Facilities
Project Description
The subject property is located at 3095 Island Highway West in Qualicum Beach, BC and consists of 15 strata lots developed with residential buildings located adjacent to the foreshore area. A local, unpaved access road is located adjacent to the south side of these residential lots. There were two recent occasions in which small landslides from the sea bluff have affected the strata access road and individual properties. This raised concerns about property damage and life safety. A process to determine the risk management strategy to mitigate against property damage and address safety was required.
RAM’s Role
- Investigations and review of relevant information on the geology of the sea cliffs, empirical methodologies and recent historical events documented;
- A site assessment and investigations comprising shallow, manual test pits and examination of soil exposures;
- Mapping of the hazard slopes and description of land forms;
- Hazard identification and risk assessments; and
- Provided recommendations to prevent or mitigate against the risks of slope hazards.